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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Newark, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $69.
Distance: 198 miles (319 km)
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$69 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $200 Average price |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
PPB 87086:45 AM5h55Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC12:40 PMNewark, Penn Station$391One-way0 transfers
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- PPB 87086:45 AM5h55Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC12:40 PMNewark, Penn Station$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
B618886:00 AM1h14Ronald Reagan National Airport7:14 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$2851One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 54 Vermonter7:30 AM2h55Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:25 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1831One-way0 transfers
- 162 Northeast Regional6:20 AM3h05Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:25 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1831One-way0 transfers
2250 Acela8:40 AM2h50Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:30 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1981One-way0 transfers
- PPB 8714 · PPB 86408:20 AM7h00Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC3:20 PMNewark, Penn Station$391One-way1 transfer
06:45 AM5h55Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC12:40 PMNewark, NJ$601One-way0 transfers- undefined · undefined8:20 AM7h00Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC3:20 PMNewark, NJ$601One-way1 transfer
- UA440810:20 AM1h28Ronald Reagan National Airport11:48 AMNewark Liberty International Airport$3221One-way0 transfers
- UA444611:05 AM1h28Ronald Reagan National Airport12:33 PMNewark Liberty International Airport$3221One-way0 transfers
- UA45919:00 AM1h28Ronald Reagan National Airport10:28 AMNewark Liberty International Airport$3221One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ
Travel to Newark, NJ easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ costing on average $19 (€15).
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ costing on average $69 (€56).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 40 trains per day.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Newark, NJ as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Newark Liberty International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Newark, Penn Station.
- Travel with American Airlines, United to go to Newark, NJ by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Best Bus to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
- 17 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
- 39 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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